Good cities / better lives

What is Architecture?

The Nottingham and Derby Society of Architects champions architecture, ideas and initiatives which improve the places in which we live, and the ways in which we live for the good of the people of Nottingham, Derby and their surrounding counties.

Nottingham’s Urban Room, at 38 Carrington Street, is looking for projects to feature on its new website. In particular they are looking for future proposals for the city - so masterplans and visuals are ideal.

A whole range of recent research shows that we could be happier and healthier if we made an effort to move more and connect with nature, if we could support each other more and if we start caring for our places and our communities. Design can help make it happen with simple solutions that trigger our human instincts in positive ways. Here are seven simple rules to help us create healthier, happier neighbourhoods.

I had a fascinating opportunity to experience higher education in the UK as an overseas student but there are some endemic pitfalls in the system that need an urgent review. Here are my views as a former M.Arch student.